LAS VEGAS, Nov. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration
of America's service members, MGM Resorts International will host
"A Salute to the Troops" honoring more than 70 wounded warriors and
their guests over Veterans Day weekend. In its eighth year,
the five-day program in collaboration with American Airlines and
the USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore (United Service
Organizations) will be an extended weekend of relaxation,
entertainment and sightseeing for active duty service members
traveling from the Washington,
D.C., area.
"We're honored to host these men and women and their loved ones
who have sacrificed so much to preserve our nation's safety and
freedom," said Jim Murren, Chairman
and CEO of MGM Resorts International. "We look forward to
demonstrating our deep respect and gratitude for their service,
showing them the very best Las
Vegas and MGM Resorts have to offer."
As the official airline of the USO, American Airlines will fly
the honored service members to Las
Vegas with an all-volunteer flight crew, some of which are
veterans themselves, aboard a Boeing 737 aircraft. Upon
arriving in Las Vegas, hundreds of
MGM Resorts International employees will gather to welcome the
group to The Mirage Resort & Casino, the host property, during
a special "wall of gratitude," welcome procession.
"American Airlines and its more than 130,000 team members have a
deep sense of pride and gratitude for the men and women, and their
families, who have served and sacrificed to protect our nation and
our freedoms," said David Seymour,
Senior Vice President, Integrated Operations at American and
graduate of the United States Military Academy
at West Point. "From the pilots and flight attendants who
volunteer their time and skills to serve these special heroes, to
the airport team members who put together meaningful departure and
arrival celebrations, the American team's commitment to this event
is evidence of that. We are honored to play a part in
providing more than 70 wounded, ill and injured service members and
their guests a well-deserved week of healing, relaxation and
fun."
"Salute to the Troops" will also include a special welcome
dinner, and excursions in and around Las
Vegas and Southern Nevada.
Special stops are: The Shark Reef Aquarium, Terry Fator: The voice of Entertainment at The
Mirage, Cirque du Soliel's Michael Jackson ONE at Mandalay Bay
Resorts & Casino and a concert by Gary
Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band.
Participants are also invited to the Las Vegas Veterans Day
parade; a tour of the Hoover Dam and helicopter tours are also part
of the plans.
"On behalf of our nation's wounded, ill and injured troops and
their caregivers, I can tell you that MGM Resorts and American
Airlines' continuing generosity and support mean a great deal to
those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom," said
Elaine Rogers, President and CEO of
USO-Metro. "We're incredibly thankful to MGM Resorts and American
Airlines for helping us show the gratitude of the American people
for our troops and their families in such an impactful way."
American Airlines will furnish chartered air travel and other
support during "A Salute to the Troops" weekend, while MGM Resorts
International and its properties will provide accommodations,
meals, entertainment, and other amenities.
ABOUT MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global
entertainment company with national and international locations
featuring best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art
meetings and conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical
entertainment experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant,
nightlife and retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive,
iconic experiences through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts
portfolio encompasses 28 unique hotel offerings including some of
the most recognizable resort brands in the industry. Expanding
throughout the U.S. and around the world, the company in 2018
opened MGM Springfield in Massachusetts, MGM COTAI in Macau, and the first Bellagio-branded hotel in
Shanghai. The 81,000 global
employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being
recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired
Companies®. For more information visit us at
www.mgmresorts.com.
About USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore
USO-Metro is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization chartered by
Congress, and dedicated to "serving those who serve, and their
families" in Washington-Baltimore region. It is through the
generous financial support of individuals and organizations in the
local community that USO-Metro is able to fulfill its mission to
"lift the spirits of America's troops and their families". With the
help of thousands of devoted volunteers, USO-Metro provides
programs and services for active duty troops, their families,
wounded, ill and injured service members and their caregivers
through its Mobile USO program, six USO Centers, and four USO
airport lounges. For more information please visit www.USOMetro.org
or "like" us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter by searching
USOMetroDC.
About American Airlines Group
American Airlines and American Eagle offer an average of nearly
6,700 flights per day to nearly 350 destinations in more than 50
countries. American has hubs in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort
Worth, Los Angeles,
Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Washington, D.C. American is a founding member
of the oneworld alliance, whose members and members-elect serve
nearly 1,000 destinations with 14,250 daily flights to 150
countries. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq
under the ticker symbol AAL. In 2015, its stock joined the S&P
500. Connect with American on Twitter @AmericanAir and at
Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines.
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